Our Philosophy
Couples therapy is an art form. Couples therapists have highly specialized and advanced training. Competent couples therapy is structured, well- paced, with clear goals and practice, and follows a cohesive and coherent model. It can not be rushed, squashed into 50 minute boxes, nor facilitated by clinicians who have not done specialized training in family/couples therapy.
While most national Centers specializing in Couples Therapy are entirely cash-based and do not accept any insurance plans, your accessibility to high level couples treatment remains a top concern for us. Although operating within a managed care system that is not in alignment with empirically validated research standards for couples is difficult, we have stayed networked with Blue Cross & Blue Shield in the hopes of making these specialized services available to more clients.
Why 75 minute sessions?
Unlike individual therapy, which typically takes place in 50 minute sessions, couples therapy requires the time and space for each person to share their unique perspective, to practice skills live, with facilitation by the therapist, and requires time at the end of the session for containment so that partners don't leave the session feeling dysregulated.
The work that we do is based on empirically validated research on couples and what that research indicates is that sessions less than 75 minutes actually have a detrimental impact on couples' nervous systems.
Will my insurance cover the full cost of a session at CCPV?
No. If we are in-network with your insurance (like BCBS), it may cover up to 50 minutes of couples therapy (code 90847). However, one partner must be the "identified patient" with a diagnosis, and the focus of therapy must include that diagnosis. Anything beyond the 50 minutes will have an out-of-pocket cost, and you may still have a co-pay or deductible to meet.
What if you don’t take my insurance but I have out-of-network benefits?
You can still work with us. You’ll pay us directly, and we’ll give you a superbill to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. We don’t submit claims on your behalf.
What if I have insurance you don’t take, and no out-of-network benefits?
You’ll need to pay out of pocket. In some cases, managed care plans may allow you to request special Out-of-Network coverage.
How much will I pay out of pocket if you take my insurance?
Depending on your clinician and your plan (co-pays and deductibles), your cost for a 75-minute session will be $140.00.
How much do sessions cost if you don’t take my insurance?
Fees range from $230 to $260, based on your clinician’s experience.